Private Lessons  

The Spinning Room will now resume private lessons with all the usual precautions of these current times.  Our first preference for private lessons is to try to do it virtually, contact free and outside our regular shop hours. The lessons might be any combination of phone, ZOOM or email. 
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​Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time -  518-861-0038 /  info@spinningroom.net.  

The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $20.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $12.

Classes

We will start offering classes either virtually through ZOOM or in-person again. This will be indicated in the class listing. To keep students and teachers safe, in-person classes will take place under the following conditions:
  • Limited number of participants (4 students + 1 teacher).
  • No longer than 2 hour long class sessions.
  • Classes will be scheduled outside our regular shop hours.
  • All have to wear masks during the entire class.
  • Temperature check will be established upon entrance when sessions are longer than 1 hour. 
  • Any one that has been in the shop and tested positive for Covid-19 should contact the shop personnel immediately.
  • Class fee must be paid at registration to secure your spot in class.​
  • No customer shopping may be done during a class, so participants need to have all their materials with them prior to the session.

May Classes

Anker's Summer Shirt                                                    In-Person Class

WHEN:            Tuesdays,            May 4 & 25,           6-8pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Kathy Loegering
FEE:  $40

As the warmer days arrive it is time to think about a lighter short sleeved top. This one in DK that knits up very quickly and is perfect for Spring or Summer. Join Kathy in the shop to create this lovely top for yourself or as a gift. 

MATERIALS: 
Pattern: Anker’s Summer Shirt can be purchased through the shop or on Ravelry.
Yarn: 600-900+ yds of  DK weight yarn (sample was made from Denim DK.) 
Needles: US #6/16” to start and up to 40” as the top increases. Also, US#4/32 or 40”

HOMEWORK:   We are going to start together. However, this pattern runs a little different than some tops so you should measure yourself to pick the correct size for you. 
Materials and pattern should be ready before class.

SKILL LEVEL: This class is suitable for beginner.

Tunisian Crochet for Beginners                                  In-Person Class

WHEN:            Sundays,            May 16 & 23,           12 - 1:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Alex Babcock
FEE:  $30

Have you enjoyed the look of Tunisian crochet but thought it too daunting to try to learn? This class will make the basics of Tunisian easy to learn and give you a foundation for your first Tunisian project. We will learn 5 of the most common stitches making square swatches that can be turned in to anything you want – think coasters, pot holders, even a pillow cover. 

MATERIALS: 
Needles: J /6 mm Tunisian crochet hook with interchangeable cable of any size. 
Yarn: 1 skein worsted weight OR DK weight yarn. 
 If you would like to turn your samples into a pillow or the like, you may want to buy 2 colors of the same yarn.

HOMEWORK:   ​None

SKILL LEVEL: This class is suitable for beginners, whether you knit or crochet.

Tunisian Crochet for Beginners                                  In-Person Class
                                                                                         Different Time

WHEN:            Sundays,            May 16 & 23,           2 - 3:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Alex Babcock
FEE:  $30

Have you enjoyed the look of Tunisian crochet but thought it too daunting to try to learn? This class will make the basics of Tunisian easy to learn and give you a foundation for your first Tunisian project. We will learn 5 of the most common stitches making square swatches that can be turned in to anything you want – think coasters, pot holders, even a pillow cover. 

MATERIALS: 
Needles: J /6 mm Tunisian crochet hook with interchangeable cable of any size. 
Yarn: 1 skein worsted weight OR DK weight yarn. 
 If you would like to turn your samples into a pillow or the like, you may want to buy 2 colors of the same yarn.

HOMEWORK:   ​None

SKILL LEVEL: This class is suitable for beginners, whether you knit or crochet.

June Classes

Rochelle Shawl                                                               In-Person Class

WHEN:            Thursday,            June  3rd,              6-8pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Lisa Bates
FEE:  $30

This is an introductory lace design shawl. If you are new to working from a chart, or the idea of doing a design that is charted only gives cause for pause, this class will teach the skills on how to navigate a chart design with success.

MATERIALS: 
Pattern: Rochelle available at Berroco.com or on Ravelry.
Yarn: Any yarn with long runs of color and needles to suit that yarn. Sample from Berroco was made with 5 balls of Tiramisu, approx 685 yds.

Pendanza, Painted Desert, Solo Lino, and Tsubame, are some other yarn suggestions.

HOMEWORK:   ​Select yarn prior to class.

SKILL LEVEL: You should have some knitting experience.